American comic book: Start as a corpse collector, choose to cultivate immortality with technology

"Tell me, how are you going to get out of this mess?"

Recruiting a core member of Hydra would still be somewhat useful for Rein at this point.

In particular, Stern had been working undercover in America for decades, and had an extremely large network of connections and influence in politics, business, and the legislature.

As long as Stern can get away from this White House assassination attempt.

Therefore, Ryan's takeover of the Osborne Group and the transformation of Kowloon's land veins will be able to play a significant role.

In addition, Stern was able to draw upon some of the power of Hydra and S.H.I.E.L.D.

Subduing the opponent is far more worthwhile than killing them.

As for why Raine didn't use magic to directly control the opponent...

That brings us to the unique nature of this stitched-together world.

As early as six months ago, Ryan had obtained a lot of information from many sources and knew that there was a genetically modified food on the market that was specifically designed for mutants.

In other words, this Marvel universe at least stitches together some of the settings from "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "Logan".

America's government, military, and even major global powers have all been severely intimidated by mutants.

Therefore, all major factions have specific defenses against mind control.

Otherwise, why would Raine try to expand his power within the rules? Wouldn't it be simpler to just use control techniques to take control of high-ranking officials around the world?

Western supernatural systems are also quite adept at manipulating souls, manipulating the spirit, and controlling the mind.

God-worshipping, demon-worshipping, and even the notoriously barbaric pantheon of Norse gods all possess profound knowledge of the spiritual, mental, and soul-related aspects of the universe.

The same applies to Hydra.

Within the Hydra organization, there is a branch leader named Dr. Faust, who possesses exceptional expertise in the spiritual and mental realms.

Each member of Hydra has a kind of mental protection-like restriction on them.

The higher the level, the more stringent the precautions become.

Raine had previously attempted to control Stern using the Soul-Stealing Puppet Technique.

However, when Rein tried to probe into the other party's sea of ​​consciousness with his divine sense, he quickly realized that if he used a forced method, it would inevitably cause the other party's soul to disintegrate.

This led to Ryan stopping Stern and showing him the entire process of his plan.

It's good that we can't use forceful methods.

The feeling of gradually breaking down someone's will, of killing them psychologically, is quite satisfying.

Raine's methods were ingenious; Stern was unaware that he had already brushed with death several times.

Upon hearing Ryan's question, Stern was overjoyed.

If the other party is willing to ask me how to escape, it means that I have a chance to survive.

Unlike those lower- and middle-class Hydra members who were brainwashed and became fanatical.

Among Hydra's core leadership, such as Stern, there are very few extreme fanatics. The vast majority have their own calculations and extremely intense desires.

The will to survive is naturally one of them.

He's just a double agent; that's his original profession.

Hydra, the Senate, the White House, the Legislative Yuan, the military, the FBI—which of America's factions doesn't have her presence? What difference does it make if she has another master?

Driven by a strong will to survive.

Stern's mind raced, and soon his eyes lit up as he said, "Master, I can go to the President and expose Norman Osborn's identity. He's the Green Devil who flies in the sky."

"I was just misled by Osborn; I had no idea that he wanted to assassinate the president."

"I am nothing more than a loyal and devoted person who has been deceived by a despicable businessman. I can influence at least 200 million votes, and the President will surely forgive me."

"I also have friends in the Secret Service, the military, the FBI, and legislators..."

It must be said that Stern was indeed a capable person, and could be described as shrewd and adept at handling social situations.

Unless there is direct evidence or witnesses.

According to Stern's statement, coupled with the network of connections he had cultivated, extricating himself from the situation would not be difficult.

As long as the benefits are there, no one will care about Stern's little 'mistake'.

After all, Stern was simply 'blinded' by Norman Osborn.

Raine gave Stern a deep look, then with a backhand, he cast a 'Life and Death Talisman' directly into the other's body, allowing the Yin and Yang energies to take root in the bloodline's origin.

Such people are not easy to control; they are cunning, treacherous, and fear power more than morality.

Let's put some constraints on the other party first.

The cultivation version of the Life and Death Talisman does not involve the mind, spirit, or soul; it directly affects the yin and yang essence of the human body.

Almost instantly, an unprecedented itching sensation spread from the depths of his bones.

It was incredibly itchy, yet accompanied by a dull ache.

Even though Stern scratched himself until he was covered in blood, he couldn't stop the bleeding at all. A feeling of helplessness, as if he were drowning, kept spreading through his mind.

ten minutes later.

After calmly explaining the various effects of the 'Life and Death Talisman,' Raine casually released the restriction on the other party.

It was only a short ten minutes.

Stern looked as if he had been pulled out of the water; he had visibly lost weight.

This is due to excessive sweating, resulting in dehydration.

Even so, Stern still struggled to crawl at Renn's feet, his little thought of betraying him immediately after escaping vanishing.

Sensing the change in the other person's mindset.

Ryan then spoke up, saying, "If you look a little disheveled, the president will believe in your loyalty."

"Furthermore, I will launch a takeover bid for the Osborne Group after tonight."

"I want the Osborne Group, but I don't want to pay for it. What do you suggest?"

Stern said tremblingly, "Master, I will tell the President that Norman Osborn has sided with the Dark Council. This is treason. The Osborn Group will be frozen and auctioned off in court."

"I have connections in the Legislative Yuan and the Securities and Exchange Commission. When they audit the capital, the Osborne Group will be found to be insolvent..."

Chapter 54 Stern's Loyalty and Courage, Ryan Takes Action

Betraying allies, framing others, disrupting the judiciary, and manipulating capital—Stern is a professional.

In less than five seconds, the other party had already devised a set of methods for freezing assets, falsifying financial documents, splitting projects, forcing auctions, and transferring debts.

Norman Osborne is now firmly blamed for the assassination of the president.

Once tonight's events are over, all of Osborne Group's assets will certainly be frozen.

At that time, Stern will use his connections to falsify the asset valuation of the Osborne Group.

When the Osborne Group's accounts reach the authorities and banks, they will show that the company is insolvent.

The bank will then issue a notice to break up the Osborne Group’s properties and projects and auction them off.

Rennes could have made preparations in the stock market before the news was released.

Once the auction begins, Stern will sell Osborne Group's high-quality properties and projects to Sullivan Group under the guise of inferior quality.

The projects and industries that are truly dragging down the Osborne Group will be bought by others, and the debt will be transferred.

At that time, Rennes can integrate the acquired projects and relist them under a different name.

As long as the entire plan is executed well.

Ryan might make a fortune without spending a single penny.

To call this kind of tactic "plucking bones and sucking marrow" is an understatement; just hearing about it made Rennes' teeth ache.

Wait, I'm the beneficiary.

That's fine.

This plan is much easier than the lobbying, persuasion, threats, and kidnapping of major shareholders that Ryan had previously prepared, and it won't damage his reputation.

"Good job, keep up the good work. Your master will find you a mistress later, are you happy?"

"I'm so happy, Master! I'm so happy!"

"As long as you're happy, go ahead and show the President your loyalty and courage."

"Yes, Master. Thank you, Master."

With the help of Raine's magic, Stern quickly appeared in the midst of the hail of bullets on the battlefield, yet miraculously entered the President's defensive perimeter unharmed.

Immediately afterwards, Stern began to wail and cry, expressing his grievances and his unwavering loyalty.

"Mr. President, it's my fault, it's all my fault."

"I trusted that treacherous bastard Norman Osborn; he cheated me."

“Mr. President, that green devil flying in the sky is Norman Osborn. He has defected to the Dark Council.”